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Q1. Where is the school exactly located?
Ans.
The Asian School is situated on a large campus, in tranquil and sylvan surroundings of the posh colony of Vasant Vihar
Dehradun , very close to the heart of the city. It is about 5 kms from the clock tower.
Q2. How far is the school from Delhi?
Ans.
The school is about 250 Kms from Delhi.
Q3.
How can we go by bus or train?
Ans.
There are many buses going to Dehradun.
They take approx. 5 to 6.5 hrs to reach Dehradun.
It is about 5 kms from the clock tower while the Railway Station is about 3 kms.
away. Taxis & Buses are available from the Airport.
Q4.
How far is the school from Dehradun's Clock Tower?
Ans.
It is about 5Kmt. from clock tower.
Q5. Is the school affiliated to CBSE?
Ans. Yes.
Q6. How does
school Society control the school?
Ans. We have to follow all
rules and regulations of the school Society. The school society recruit the
staff conducts regular trainings for them and controls the academics and
system .
Q7. How big is the school and what infrastructure has been provided?
Ans.
The pollution free campus is nestled in a cup shaped valley at the foothills of the Shivalik ranges. The classrooms are spacious and well ventilated. We have provided
a computer & projector in each class and other teaching aids, including Internet and multimedia. Physics, Chemistry, Life – Science, Language, Multimedia, Computer, History, Geography Labs have been provided. A Wireless LAN
has been set up to use Laptops to access the Internet. Science Park, the first in Haryana displays many modern and scientific instruments. We have a well-equipped Library, play grounds and swimming pool.
Q8. How big is the hostel? What do you provide to them?
Ans. Each wing of our hostel can accommodate 200 children. The first wing is ready and the second one will be ready for the next academic year. In each dormitory 8 boarders of the same age group are housed together. Each child
is provided a bed, mattress, quilt, pillow, bed cover and bedside almirah.
Q9.
Is the hostel air –cool or air-conditioned?
Ans.
The hostel is air-conditioned.
Q10.
Is the girl hostel separate?
Ans.
We have separate wing for girls in the same hostel building. There is a separate entrance for the girls. There is no possibility for the boys to enter in the girls hostel.
Q11. Who looks
after the boarders?
Ans. There are Wardens / Matrons on each
floor to look after the boarders. In addition, there are maids &
housekeeping to clean and help the younger children get ready. They also
help girls and sikh students who need help with their hair.
Q12. Are there students from outside India at
Asian school?
Ans. Yes, we have students from 11
countries outside India. Special care is taken to ensure that International
students settle down in the new culture.
Q13. Have you made
separate arrangement for the girls?
Ans. They stay separately. They are
looked after by the Matron. However, study and other activities are held
collectively.
Q14. What is the
daily schedule for the hostlers?
Ans. The following schedule is followed
for the hostlers:
Rising Bell - 6 a.m.
P.T. - 6.15 a.m.
Bath - 6.45 a.m.
B/F - 7.00 to 7.30 a.m.
School - 7.40 to 1.50 p.m.
Lunch - 2.00 to 2.30 p.m.
Rest - 2.30 to 3.00 p.m.
Supervised Study - 3.00 to 5.00 p.m.
Evening Games - 5.30 to 6.30 p.m.
Bath - 6.30 to 7.00 p.m.
Self Study - 7.00 to 8.00 p.m.
Dinner - 8.00 to 8.30 p.m.
Self Study - 8.30 to 9.30 p.m.
Lights Off - 10.00 p.m.
Q15. What arrangements have you made for sick
students?
Ans. There is a separate clinic under a
Nurse. A Doctor is called when required. On the doctor’s advice children are
admitted in the hospital.
Q16. How do you
remove the academic shortcomings of the hostlers?
Ans. Separate classes are held in the
afternoon.
Q17. What do the
children do in the weekends?
Ans. Certain activities are organized in
the campus or they are taken out in an organized way.
Q18. When do they
go for outings? Who accompanies them?
Ans. Once in a month. They are escorted
by Warden or teachers.
Q19. When can the
parents meet the children?
Ans. Once in a month with prior
appointment from the Warden.
Q20. What is the
mode of communication between the children and their parents?
Ans. They can ring up on the specific
days and timings.
Q21. Can parents call
up their children?
Ans. Yes on specific days and timings.
Q22. How are
parents informed about the progress of their ward?
Ans. Parents are informed quarterly
about their child's progress at school. They can meet teachers on PTMs and
with prior appointments otherwise.
Q23. Do you have
qualified teachers?
Ans. They are qualified as per CBSE
norms.
Q24. How do you
appoint the teachers?
Ans. They are selected and trained by
the school society as per CBSE norms.
Q25. Do you have
any provision for the orientation of the teachers?
Ans. Yes, Education Management Center of
school society regular in service trainings and orientation programmes for
the teachers.
Q26. What steps
have you taken to check the Indiscipline among hostelers?
Ans. We follow a zero tolerance system.
No act of indiscipline is ignored. We take immediate action.
Q27. How is the
food in the hostel?
Ans. Quality home-style hygienic,
nutritious veg. and non-veg. Indian, Chinese and Continental food is served
in the hostel.
Q28. What
arrangements have you made for the entertainment of the children?
Ans. The hostlers play indoor & outdoor
games. They go to the gym and swimming pool. They watch T.V. for half an
hour every day.
Q29. Do you have any arrangement for the parents
to stay for 2-3 days?
Ans. No, as it disrupts the child's
schedule if the parents stay on campus. In addition, we cannot verify the
backgrounds of other people who are escorting the parents. Hence, we do not
have that facility keeping in mind your child's safety.
Q30. My child likes to play a particular sport –
is there any coaching facility?
Ans. Yes, coaches come to train the
students in various sports |